Until recently, I was using Dropbox Vault, a feature that allowed me to store sensitive files in a secure folder that required a specific password each time it was opened. This provided an extra layer of protection for confidential files without having to manually encrypt each document.
Since this service has been discontinued, I am looking for an alternative and have turned to NextCloud. I noticed that there is an end-to-end encryption application, but what I am looking for is slightly different: I would like a secure folder that requires a separate password every time it is opened, a password that I define myself.
Is there a built-in solution or a plugin that can replicate this behavior on NextCloud? Any suggestions or recommendations are welcome!
When you setup 2-Factor-Authentication, you can have backup codes, which come a bit like these one-time passwords.
If it is just to secure the access, perhaps just consider using 2-Faktor-Authentication. You can have hardware-tokens (U2F) that are easy to handle.
If you don’t trust the server admin (or just in case), end-to-end encryption is a good additional layer of security. I have also used containers (e.g. VeraCrypt), however handling is a bit more complicated as you need to decrypt the container and you need the corresponding software installed.
I’m not necessarily looking for perfect file security system, just a simple password prompt to prevent access to sensitive folders when I lend my computer. Encrypted containers like VeraCrypt are an option, but they’re too cumbersome for this use case.
Ideally, I’d like a built-in Nextcloud feature or plugin that requires a password to open specific folders, available on my computer and my phone. Something really similar to Dropbox Vault would be perfect.
If anyone knows of a solution, I’d appreciate your suggestions.